NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64

Dan Hicks, a veteran broadcaster for NBC Sports, died on Wednesday following an acute illness, his family announced. He was 64.

Hannah Storm, his wife, said the family was "heartbroken" by his sudden passing and described him as a devoted husband, father of three daughters and a cherished friend.

Hicks began his career at CNN before joining NBC in 1992. He served as a tower announcer for the network’s golf coverage and became the lead play-by-play commentator in 2000. Over his 34-year tenure, he called major events such as the Olympics, PGA Tour tournaments and Notre Dame football, including Tiger Woods’ putt that forced a playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open and the U.S. swim team’s comeback at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His booth partners included Johnny Miller and Rowdy Gaines.

NBC Sports executives Rick Cordella, Sam Flood and Molly Solomon issued a statement calling Hicks “an extraordinary colleague, friend and person” and praised his storytelling, enthusiasm and humor that shaped many high-profile sports moments.

Versant CEO Mark Lazarus also expressed condolences, noting his long-standing friendship with Hicks and describing him as “one of the very best at what he did” and a loyal family man.